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Elsewhere in California, Fili- “I think we still have a to participating in political dis-
A
pinio-American Dorie Cachuela cussions and the electoral pro-
Paniza is seeking a council seat little bit of the Spanish cess in the U.S.
rlie Ricasa is a in Daly City. Another, Cecilia As the fastest-growing seg-
trustee and imme- Rosales, would be the first open-
colonial mentality in ment of Asian-Americans in
diate past-president ly gay city council member if she us, where we just the U.S., the lack of political
of the Sweetwater Union High prevails in Berkeley. participation is particularly
School District Board of Trust- trict with over 74,000 students, Around the country, a hand- don't care.” disturbing, say many experts.
ees. She was first elected to the 5,400 employees and a $325 ful of Filipino-Americans are And several I spoke with say
school board in 1998 by defeat- million budget. running for office, but the list is Filipinos in the U.S. are more
ing a seven-term incumbent. In Ricasa also holds the distinc- pathetically small. And, report- don’t care,” Marie O’Connor, a interested in Philippine poli-
2006, Ricasa was re-elected to tion of being perhaps the only edly, fewer even bother to vote. Filipino-American who is an tics than what's happening in
serve a third term for SUHSD, Filipino-American in San Di- Why? active member of the political their own backyards.
the largest secondary school ego holding elective office and “I think we still have a lit- action group MoveOn.org, told “It’s amazing how easily Fil- Val Abelgas
system in California. Ricasa is is a candidate for Seat 5 of the tle bit of the Spanish colonial the Asian Journal. She also cit- ipinos in America can organize
a policy-maker for a school dis- Sweetwater Union High School mentality in us, where we just ed Filipino traits of being shy and raise funds in support of See POLITICS on 14
BI looking to
Poll violence leaves
The August import growth was a reversal of the 28.3% contraction in the
already happened, and we could
same month last year, and faster than the 16.2% growth in July. However,
do nothing but point fingers at
the import bill in August was 5.7% lower than July's $4.68 billion.
change system each other,” he said.
39 persons dead
According to the senator, the Imports of electronic parts, which accounted for 37.3% of the total import
executive department was as bill, were up an annual 27.2% in August after a 2.4% rise in July. These are
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dio Residential Capital. “I be- ardee Homes has earned new homes that serve young honors demonstrate, both new center and for print advertising. rising interest rates and de-
lieve there continues to be a 20 finalist honors in the singles and starter families home shoppers and SoCal judg- Terramar in Torrey High- creasing home values affect
great need for providing new 2010 SoCal Awards pro- through move-up households es were impressed with this lands in San Diego—another homeowners from all types
homes in these regions in- gram, including the coveted and empty nesters,” said Bob company’s fine work!” best seller, Terramar’s upscale of neighborhoods.
cluding San Diego, which will Community of the Year and Con- Clauser, senior vice president Highlands Village at Carm- neighborhood of detached homes Myth 2: Financial irresponsibil-
also create short- and long- sumer Choice designations for of marketing for Pardee Homes. el Country Highlands in San earned Community of the Year ity causes most foreclosures
term opportunities and other four of the company’s new home “We’re delighted and gratified Diego—this upscale townhome and Consumer Choice designa- While there are always
economic activity.” communities. The annual SoCal with this recognition.” community is a finalist as Com- tions. Plan 1A was a finalist for those cases of financial ne-
Its most recent loan is for Awards competition is sponsored “Pardee Homes again dem- munity of the Year, and a Con- its architectural design. glect, most homeowners
a collection of 77 lots in the by Sales and Marketing Councils onstrates its commitment to sumer Choice finalist. The best- LivingSmart®Homes at have shown some high level
Verona neighborhood, sit- throughout Southern California. excellence in new homes and selling attached project in San Tournament Hills in Beau- of financial responsibility in
uated at the highest eleva- “Our finalists represent the in marketing those new homes Diego, it was also honored for mont—these affordable, green- order to qualify to purchase
choices new home buyers have successfully,” said Lisa Parrish, overall architectural design, for
See lender on 5 in two of our principal markets, judging chairman. “As Pardee’s the design of Plan 4, for its sales See pardee on 5 See myths on 5
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ome people feel conscious contract or voting for you to win. tion, it is not only important that
when someone is looking I happen to be an avid fan we have a good voice but it helps to
as they perform. There are of “Dancing With the Stars.” I have a good selection of song, stage
others who love the attention they relish the sight of the amateur performance and audience im-
get and feel motivated to perform dancers becoming semi-profes- pact. You will realize that is pretty
even more. Which type are you? sional, almost professional in much a common thread -whether
In the field of show-business terms of their performance, as you are competing in small or big
or entertainment, you have to time goes by and as they put singing competitions, in semi- or
be completely all out when you in hours and hours of practice, professional set up. In the end, you
perform- giving your best in putting their best foot, face will realize that there will always
terms of costume, performance, and performance forward. As be one who will naturally stands
attitude and the way you carry stars and professional danc- out as he or she applies and satis-
yourself. Especially if you are ers perform over time, they fies the performance measures im-
being paid for your performance all look like professionals. You posed by the judges- and you just
or you are vying for a title or just can't tell the difference. might be one of them.
competing. You actually have to In a competition, it is impor- For comments or sugges-
sell yourself to the audience and tant to know the performance tions, email me at susands4@
make yourself believable so they measures so that way you can yahoo.com. Visit us at www.fil-
will say yes to you in terms of base your goals and results ac- ipinopress.com.
respondents were “dissatisfied” “net satisfaction rating” at 60%. The results of that survey were: mother Cory Aquino’s 53%;
co m m e n ta r y with the performance of P-Noy’s The second SWS survey 88% of the respondents had lower than Fidel V. Ramos’
“national administration” while conducted during the same “much trust” in him compared to 66%; tied with Joseph “Erap”
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ast October 16, 2010, the dissatisfied with his “national The first SWS survey was While the first survey — thus giving him a “net positive would P-Noy’s “satisfaction
Social Weather Stations administration,” specifically about P-Noy’s “satisfaction P-Noy’s “satisfaction rating” rating” of 60%. That’s a 24% rating” go during his first year in
(SWS) published the on the issue of “Resolving rating.” The results were — was deemed by SWS a “very drop in three months! office? Up or down?
results of the its survey on the hostage-taking of Senior published on October 5, 2010, good” start for P-Noy, it doesn’t Compared with previous While a majority of the
the performance of President Inspector Rolando Mendoza.” to wit: 71% of the respondents look “very good” when compared presidents’ “satisfaction ratings” people would still be confident
Benigno “P-Noy” Aquino III’s The SWS survey conducted were “satisfied” with P-Noy’s to his “trust rating” conducted during their first 100 days in that P-Noy is honest and
“national administration.” The from September 24-27, 2010, performance while 11% were from June 25-28, 2010 just before office, P-Noy’s “satisfaction
survey drew mixed reactions. showed that 41% of the “not satisfied.” That places his he took office on June 30, 2010. rating” is higher than his late See diaz on 7
a power plant technician, which “His so far is the saddest of all as domestic workers, medical their income there would never
surely must have paid a hand- the OFWs’ struggles of life and professionals, construction work- be enough, and so had to go back
some income. We won’t speculate death, aside from those who have ers, maritime workers and IT ex- to Saudi Arabia or some Middle
on what transpired between his been victims of abuses," John perts, among others, according East country to work again.
deployment on July 5 and his re- Leonard Monterona, Migrante- to the Philippine Overseas Em- Because the Philippine gov-
turn flight and death on Oct. 21, Middle East regional coordina- ployment Administration. They ernment, like the OFWs’ fami-
but we can surmise that whatev- tor, said in a statement. were sent to countries across the lies, has become dependent on
er it was, it placed a very heavy Monterona said Cueva's case world, including those in Europe, the remittances of these work-
burden that his heart and mind is another face of a struggling the Middle East, East Asia, Aus- ers, it tends to overlook the fact
could no longer carry. OFW, "like many others whose tralia and North America. An that both the Filipino work-
The tragic journey of Marlon pure intent is to work to give a average of one million Filipinos er abroad and their families in
Cueva is symptomatic of what ails decent living for their children." leave every year for jobs abroad. the homeland are suffering from
the Philippines’ practice of send- He noted that Cueva’s sui- In 2008, $16.4 billion was sent this labor phenomenon.
ing Filipino workers overseas. cide followed an earlier incident to the Philippines as remittanc- Tens of thousands of Filipi-
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xcept for his closest lavatory of Gulf Air Flight GF Philippine newspapers nor in gov- by her Dubai employer, would seas Filipinos and is expected to tion from their families.
friends and relatives, no 154 last week, just an hour away ernment reports, but none could soon be given custody of the child. top the $19 billion mark by the Similarly, the spouse and chil-
one will ever know for sure from being reunited with his wife be worse than the fate of Cueva. “These two cases, aside from end of the year. dren left behind are also saddled
why Marlon Cueva, a 36-year-old and children. Why did he decide to end it all the seven to 10 cases of abuses, Government records reveal with emotional and psychological
power plant technician returning Neither shall we know why when in just one hour he would maltreatment, and labor mal- that most of the money remit- issues spawned by the long sepa-
after a three-month deployment he had to go back home just three be back in the loving arms of his practices we have been receiving ted by these workers are spent ration. It is not uncommon in the
in Dubai, hanged himself in the months after his deployment as family and friends? daily in the Middle East, which by their families for food, home Philippines to see children grow-
we have been consistently re- improvement and the children’s ing up without their father or
porting to concerned government education, with nothing left as mother, or sometimes both.
The
agencies and to the public, are savings. As a result, OFWs are The overseas Filipino work-
serious concerns that need spe- “trapped” overseas as their fami- ers program was initiated by
cial attention," Monterona said. lies become completely dependent former Labor Secretary Blas F.
In 2008, the Commission on on these monthly remittances. Ople in the 1970s as a tempo-
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Managing Editor: bill ramsey • Assistant Editor: Brandi Perez That year alone, 1.3 million ing in the Philippines for good,
Staff Writers: JENNIFER ANARETA-BURMAN • FE SELIGMAN • ALICIA TORRES DE LEON Filipinos were deployed overseas only to discover once again that See abelgas on 7
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happens that my grandson Jacob tant holidays of all. And so, I than 50 million Americans show - the "Ghost Whisperer." "I
has it on Halloween. Considering encourage you all to celebrate (about 90 percent of families see dead people," remember that
the other alternative, having a birthdays even if it falls on Hal- with children up to age 12) par- other famous movie quote? OK,
birthday on Halloween is a pret- loween. By the way... did you ticipate in Halloween. Adults I'm not quite eager to embrace
ty good thing. So, I say whether know the White House will are joining in the fun as well. that last one, myself.
it's your birthday, too, or some- send your newborn a birthday Total Halloween spending is Trivia is anything but. (Trivi-
one else you know or love, enjoy card? Just send the following highest among 25-34 year olds. al, that is.) So, you ask how about
it and commemorate it. Life's too information: Baby's name, ad- The average consumer is ex- famous people born on Hallow-
short to have it any other way! dress and date of birth to: White pected to spend more than $40 een? CBS Evening News anchor
I say being born on Halloween House Greetings Office, Room on costumes, candy, decorations Dan Rather (1931) was born on
is a great day to have a birthday! 39 Washington, D.C. 20500. and greeting cards this year. Halloween, as was Today news-
It's the best day of the year for Here is another fact: "At least Traditionally, Halloween has caster Jane Pauley (1950). Well...
B
oo! This Sunday, October ing hay rides and of course, carv- one, having a grand time on tion based on ancient Druid cus- forget what it was like to dress John Keats (1795) are in the same
31st, you will likely see ing pumpkins. It has also become your birthday? People you don't toms, dating back to 700 B.C. The up and go out with friends that league. Filipino-American Holly-
witches, ghosts, goblins, one of the top reasons for Ameri- even know. And everyone's got Druids, a Celtic religious order one night a year and just be what wood actor Rob Schneider (1963)
skeletons, demons and other evil cans to throw a party – as a mat- a smile on his or her face, even in ancient Britain, Ireland and they wanted. For most of them, is a Halloween baby, too. October
characters knocking at your door ter of fact, it's the third largest when it's hidden behind a mask. France, deemed that the souls it was great to be "free" for at 31 birthdays in history is truly a
and hollering "trick or treat," and party day in the U.S. right be- Fortunately, it took a while of the dead returned to mingle least one night. I guess it is also gallery of famous folks. My grand-
they will expect a treat or you will hind New Year's Eve and Super before my grandson found out with the living on "hallowed eve," all part and parcel of growing up son is certainly in good company.
be tricked. There will be parties Bowl Sunday. Halloween is also that the parade they held ev- October 31st. People originally here in good, old U.S. of A. Well... I just about covered
where kids (and even adults, for the biggest holiday of the year ery year on his birthday was dressed in costumes to disguise And unfortunately, too - ev- everything else for this Hal-
that matter) bob for apples, tell when it comes to candy sales - not for him. So my grandson's themselves from these spirits. ery year there are also some kids loween weekend's edition. So -
fortunes, or go through haunt- estimated at almost $2 billion. birthday always did have cards, Halloween was first celebrat- who use Halloween as an ex- Halloween or not, let's just cel-
ed houses. There will be decora- One quarter of all the candy sold a party, presents, cake, trick-or- ed in the United States in the cuse to vandalize public and pri- ebrate! Come on.
tions of jack-o-lanterns, witch- each year is purchased between treating, and perhaps, even a 1840s, when Irish Catholics, vate property. This is absolute- Happy Birthday, Jacob! We
es on brooms, and black cats. It September 15 and November 10. parade ever since. And wasn't fleeing from the potato famine, ly wrong! Halloween is not a love you.
is the only day of the year when And by some assessment, Hal- that wonderful that so many brought Halloween customs with 24-hour reprieve from the laws. I Hope your birthday is loaded
we give free food to strangers loween is No. 2 in holiday home other people took part in it, too. them to America. The tradition do say let's all respect others no with fun and surprises - a real
and display carved vegetables on decor after Christmas itself. Folks he didn't even know. That of carving pumpkins into jack- matter what the day or holiday is! scream at seven!
our front porch. When you really Halloween in this country is a was the beauty of it, wasn't it? o'-lanterns originated with Irish But I digress... so let's go back But what is it that we mean
think about it, October 31st is a colorful festival to say the least, Luckily, too - some kid of his children who first carved out the to my original topic... Born on when we conjure up being born
very strange day. but the holiday is also an occa- age from nowhere did not set centers of rutabagas, turnips and Halloween? on Halloween? I say it's prob-
Yes, indeed! sion to recognize a special day for him straight on the cavalcade. potatoes and placed candles in- For those who are actually ably not what you think. I be-
Halloween is a favorite fam- those actually born on Hallow- Kids can be cruel, sometimes, side. So, along with St. Patrick's born on October 31st, the folk- lieve the scariest part of having
ily celebration - a time for tra- een - and which particular cel- you know. "Hey, kiddo, we were Day, we also got Halloween from lore says that you will have the a Halloween birthday really is
ditions such as dressing in cos- ebration also happens to be the having this parade before you the good folks of Ireland. ability to read dreams. A catego- that you become a year older!
tumes, trick-or-treating around natal day of my one-and-only moved here, okay? Haven't you The first Halloween cards in ry Halloween superstition also And that is all there is to it.
the neighborhood, visiting grandson. Yup, born on Hallow- heard of Halloween?" the U.S. were produced in 1908. says a person born on Hallow- Enjoy your day, Jacob.
haunted houses or theme parks, een... that's my boy... my grand- "Well, yeah, but... Oh." Hallmark fashioned its first Hal- een can see and talk to spirits... I And to all, have a Happy
watching scary movies, trekking son Jacob! Everybody has them No matter what... I still say loween cards in the 1920s. guess kind of like the lovely lady/ Halloween.
through pumpkin patches, tak- each and every year and it just birthdays are the most impor- Statistics show that more boutique owner on that hit TV Boo!
mer deans, a retired justice of wanting other people to suffer Ninoy to death, they really didn’t ing behind what they consider
the Supreme Court now back in the wrath of the colonizers. want to. They were bluffing. And the cloak of infallibility and in-
the faculty, among other senior Lest I be misunderstood by Ninoy called their bluff. vincibility, they have taken of-
academics and junior faculty Prof. Desierto and her UP col- The day after Ninoy left for fense at the truth being flung
members) whose physical signa- leagues, I do not, in any way, ad- the United States, I happened to at them by the entire faculty of
tures appeared in the statement. mire them less for having called be in Malacañang with my elder the UP College of Law.
Many faculty members support for the resignation of Justice brother, Eddie, my cousin, Yen, And not just the UP profes-
this statement, but, as is cus- Justice Mariano del Castillo for the late Ben Peñaranda and sors. The law scholars that Del
tomary, did not need to physi- having, allegedly, plagiarized le- Paquing Javines, a Leyte poet, Castillo plagiarized have also
cally sign the statement so long gal luminaries and, worse yet, on the invitation of then First flung the truth at the Supreme
as we signified our support over distorted their views. Lady Imelda Marcos. Bongbong Bullies. But the Bullies are not
e-mail. For this reason, many But I would admire them Marcos had been made Herma- threatening the scholars. They
“P
hilippines Supreme Desierto’s note, which, she without which we cannot teach, subsequently, throw them in jail the spectacular. As I said, earlier, the profes-
Court Threatens stressed, “In NO WAY represents work, or practice as lawyers, for daring to tell the truth. And, It was then that she in- sors should dare the Supreme
Law Faculty With the views of the Internation- are now at stake.” oh yes, strip them of the right to formed us that Ninoy had been Bullies to throw them in jail. As a
Contempt After Allegations of al Court of Justice or any of its Isn’t that terrible? practice or teach law. allowed to leave for the U.S. matter of fact, everyone who sym-
Judicial Plagiarism.” staff” and was “written in (her) I’m trying to imagine Dr. That’s exactly what Jose Rizal According to her, Ninoy had a pathizes with them and thinks
Lest I be accused of plagiariz- private capacity, solely as a mem- Jose Rizal being threatened did. He faced his persecutors, did bad heart and was liable to die that Del Castillo is a plagiarist
ing this headline, I am hurried- ber of the UP Law Faculty, is en- by the Spanish authorities not ask for mercy, did not retract, in prison. The Marcoses didn’t and the members of the Supreme
ly and clearly attributing this to titled, “An Open Appeal to fellow with imprisonment and, worse, did not explain why he did what want that to happen. Court are Bullies should also vol-
Julian Ku in Opinio Juris, which International Legal Scholars.” death by musketry for writing he did, but stood by his convic- “Nobody would believe that unteer to go to jail with them.
I, in turn, found in Google. Desierto’s introduction tells us “Noli Mi Tangere” and “El Fil- tions and dared the Spanish au- we did not cause his death,” I would.
So, there. that she is mighty worried about ibusterismo” and for exposing thorities to do their worst. said Imelda. “That’s why we Let’s see if there are enough
If I missed any other neces- the Sword of Damocles that the the friars to ridicule. They did their worst at Ba- let him go.” jail cells to accommodate an
sary attribution, let it be known Supreme Court has poised her Would Rizal have issued the gumbayan. Which is why we At any rate, when it became irate nation.
that it is without malice and, head and that of 36 other UP Col- same frantic appeal for support honor Rizal as a national hero. clear that Marcos was termi- I don’t know the law enough.
more likely, caused by a mistake lege of Law faculty members and, from the Katipunan and from Did Ninoy Aquino plead with nal, Ninoy resolved to return to But maybe, at that point,
of my computer (not mine). quite likely, all of the 81 members his fellow Filipino scholars in the rest of the country to help the Philippines. He had a pre- Noynoy Aquino, who has no
So, there. of that illustrious faculty. Spain? Would he have expressed him reason with Marcos and his monition of death. According to love lost for the Arroyo-appoint-
Ku quotes an appeal issued on Wrote Desierto: “Several concern that, due to his writ- military, after he had been sen- him, if he was shot in the head, ed members of the Supreme
Oct. 22 by Prof. Diane Desierto of hours ago, a majority at the Phil- ings, his life was at stake? tenced to die? I don’t think he he was a goner. Court, can simply grant a par-
the UP College of Law, a law re- ippine Supreme Court issued an I don’t think he did. As a mat- did. In fact, he refused to digni- But he went home anyway. don to everyone and expose the
form specialist, Institute of Inter- unprecedented contempt order ter of fact, there is an account fy the kangaroo court with any Which is why we honor Ninoy Supreme Bullies as toothless.
national Legal Studies, Universi- for the ‘Statement of the Faculty about an offer from the Katipu- kind of defense. Aquino as a martyr. Noynoy’s father would be
ty of the Philippines, and a JSD of the UP College of Law’, nam- nan to spring Rizal from Fort That left Marcos flatfoot- The point I’m making is that mighty proud of him if he
candidate (2014), LLM (2009), ing 37 out of 81 faculty members Santiago before the day of his ed. While he and the military the Bullies of the Supreme were to do that. (gregmaca-
Yale Law School. (including five present and for- execution. But he declined, not made loud noises about putting Court are exactly that. Hid- benta@hotmail.com)
mahirap” (No corruption, no people remained powerless and real and meaningful economic
abelgas start refocusing its priorities to
diaz poverty). His first 100 days in poor under Mao’s oppressive progress in the Philippines.
Continued from page 6 Continued from page 6
stop this “culture of migration” office are over; he should now be “revolutionary” regime. Political will
workers abroad at one time or and keep its workers home, so incorruptible — thus cranking out results. When Mao passed away But first things first. P-Noy
another. Taiwan and South Ko- that they don’t have to suffer the deserving of a high personal A lesson from history in 1976, the visionary Deng has to have the political will
rea, for example, used to be two of indignities of working for foreign- “satisfaction rating” — it During the reign of the late Xiaoping became the de-facto to implement the changes he
the biggest exporters of labor. But ers and their children don’t have might not hold true with his Chinese leader Mao Zedong, leader. Deng started instituting promised the people. He needs
with industrialization, their citi- to grow up without their parents. “performance rating” which Mao managed to stay in drastic and ambitious economic to go beyond the “wang-wang”
zens now stay at home and travel But lulled into complacency by was manifested poorly in power by keeping the “spirit of reforms. His instituted politics that awed the people
only as tourists or businessmen. the sweet scent of the dollar, our the second and third surveys revolution” alive. He reasoned “revisionist” policies – anathema during his inauguration. He
But while China and India, the leaders would rather keep the published last October 11 that as long as China was in a to Communist dogma — that needs to demonstrate leadership
two biggest labor exporters, are status quo, never mind what ills and October 16. perpetual state of revolution, eventually freed China from the skills and do away with “hotdog-
slowly transitioning to becoming it would bring in the future. With 41% of the respondents the Chinese people would yoke of poverty. Today, after three eating” gimmickry. While
two of the strongest economies in During his campaign for the “dissatisfied” of his performance make sacrifices in the belief decades of industrialization it might endear him to the
the world, the Philippines, which presidency, candidate Noynoy and 50% believing that he that once the revolution had and blending capitalism with “common tao” in the short run,
is the third biggest labor exporter, Aquino said of his vision on the can only fulfill “a few” of the ended, it would usher in an its socialist economic system, the real challenge for him is to
remains poor and unable to pro- issue of the OFWs: “From a gov- promises he made in his SONA, era of peace and prosperity. China is now the second biggest assert his primacy as the nation’s
vide jobs to its population. ernment that treats its people that is definitely a big “red flag” That’s the farthest from the economy in the world, after the leader and impose his supremacy
Unlad Kabayan, a non-prof- as an export commodity and a and P-Noy should strive hard truth: the revolution ended United States. when dealing with recalcitrant
it based in the Philippines, said means to earn foreign currency to improve his performance when Chiang Kai Shek fled I am not espousing that P-Noy and troublesome subordinates.
“There is a definite cycle of mi- to a government that creates jobs and program of government. the mainland in 1949 and the should embrace the Chinese He can be caring yet resolute.
gration: Filipino workers go at home so that working abroad Indeed, P-Noy needs to communists took full control brand of social-capitalism. He can be fair yet astute. He
abroad, earn a little, return to will be a choice rather than a ne- shift from “campaign mode” of the government. However, However, he should break can be a benevolent yet stern
the Philippines, use up the sav- cessity; and when its citizens do to “governance mode.” It’s by constantly reminding away from a feudalistic – and disciplinarian. And he can be
ings, and then work abroad choose to become OFWs, their time for him to digress from the people of revolutionary anachronistic — agricultural loved by the people yet feared
again. The challenge is to break welfare and protection will still demagoguery and start laying “changes,” the people remained system and push the country on by his enemies. These traits
this cycle, and provide an alter- be the government’s priority.” the groundwork for the delivery hopeful that things were going the road to industrialization. In are the mark of a true leader.
native to migration.” We’ll hold President Aquino to of his campaign promise, to get better. But nothing my opinion, industrialization That’s the P-Noy we’d like to see.
Indeed, the government has to that promise. (valabelgas@aol.com) “Kung walang corrupt, walang changed much. The Chinese is the only way to bring about (PerryDiaz@gmail.com)
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patients, and caregivers, and re- hips, cookies, ice cream, That’s exactly what the fol- 2. Side salad topped with a fat, 2 grams saturated fat committee for the American
veals the results of a large-scale candy bars, crackers, lowing 10 low-carb snacks are hard-boiled egg or avocado 3. Large artichoke Heart Association and co-au-
poll on Alzheimer's. and microwave pop- all about. Top a typical side salad Cut artichoke in half (from thor of the executive summa-
The puzzling, frustrating corn are some of America’s 1. Turkey and cheese roll-ups with a hard-boiled egg or 1/4 the stem to the tip) and cut out ry of the 2010 AHA guide-
brain disorder now affects 5.3 most popular snack foods. But Cut one part-skim moz- chopped avocado, drizzle with a the inedible thistle part of the lines for CPR and emergency
million Americans and may af- they're often packed with fats zarella cheese stick in half teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil center of the artichoke. Place cardiovascular care.
fect 16 million by 2050. Sixty- and carbs, with little nutri- lengthwise. Roll about 1 and 1-2 teaspoons of balsamic in microwave-safe, covered The old approach, he
five percent of those with Al- tional value. ounce of sliced roasted tur- vinegar or 1 tablespoon of bal- container with 1/2 cup water said, was causing delays in
zheimer's are women, and What are your options if key breast around half of a samic vinaigrette. and cook on high until tender chest compressions, which
women are also more likely you are looking for a smart part skim mozzarella cheese Each serving (with egg) con- throughout (about 6 minutes are crucial for keeping the
than men to be caregivers for low-carb snack? stick and repeat with the re- tains: 3 grams carbohydrate, for one artichoke or 10 minutes blood circulating.
someone with the disease. You could choose foods that maining cheese and turkey to 1 gram fiber, 146 calories, 11 for two). Enjoy with lemon juice The new guidelines may
“'This is a nationwide epi- are higher in fiber and/or im- make a total of two roll-ups. grams protein, 10 grams fat, 3 or 2 teaspoons of canola oil or inspire more people to per-
demic, and women are at the portant nutrients, feature car- Each serving contains: 3.5 grams saturated fat olive oil mayonnaise. form CPR, said Sayre, an
bohydrates with lower glyce- grams carbohydrate, 0.3 gram Each serving (with avoca- associate professor of emer-
See alzheimer's on 9 mic indexes, are balanced with fiber, 144 calories, 17 grams do) contains: 6 grams carbohy- See snacks on 9 gency medicine at Ohio
State University, Colum-
bus. "Mouth to mouth is
hard if you're not trained,"
he said. ''Anybody can do
chest compressions, wheth-
er they have had a class or
not. Good chest compres-
sions really help save lives.
In many cases, there is a re-
serve of oxygen left in the
patient's blood and lungs,
from the last breath, and
we can take advantage of
that oxygen reserve and
just do chest compressions."
How to do the new CPR
Here is a step-by-step
guide for the new CPR:
1. Call 911 or ask someone
else to do so.
2. Try to get the person to
respond; if he doesn't, roll
the person on his or her back.
3. Start chest compres-
sions. Place the heel of your
hand on the center of the vic-
tim's chest. Put your other
hand on top of the first with
your fingers interlaced.
See cpr on 9
October 30 - November 5, 2010 THE FILIPINO PRESS 9
The Iglesias and the Prot- plaints against him. Moses and
estants went their separate Aaron were not self-appointed
AURORA SORIANO-CUDAL ways in winning members, DANNY HERNAEZ or democratically elected; they
but I personally did not were divinely ordained. So to
My Personal
bother to learn their faith or question them was to ques-
values. Even at my late age,
I do not really know the te-
From Whom All tion God, and to rebel against
them was to rebel against the
authority
in San Diego when I was first tral tribes” (17:2). These staffs
intolerance “P
arrivals from the Midwest. I ut these staffs in could or could not do no doubt next morning, the staff belong-
was hesitant to accept the in- the Tabernacle in enjoyed the freedom to live with- ing to Aaron and the tribe of
vitation fearing that I might front of the Ark of out restrictions and enthusiasti- Levi “had sprouted, blossomed,
stick out as a sore thumb in the Covenant, where I meet cally indulge themselves in un- and produced almonds!” (17:8)
W
hen I was growing sion. He respected the beliefs a group of well-behaved, dis- with you. Buds will sprout on restrained living. This was not a Of all the leaders of Israel, when
up, I used to pass of others while he tenacious- ciplined tithers. I had the no- the staff belonging to the man new state of affairs. The Israel- it came down to the priesthood,
by a small, colorful ly lived by the tenets of his tion they were an exclusive I choose. Then I will finally ites had, throughout their histo- Aaron was God’s man - the main
church every time my par- Christian faith. The relation- group whose belief system is put an end to this murmuring ry, shown a marked preference man. It wasn’t that Aaron’s rod
ents took me along to visit ship between my father and totally different from mine. and complaining against you.” for the freedom to do what they was special. Aaron was spe-
our farm in Paitan, a barrio his tenants was very warm. But Remarie and Ronald (Numbers 17:4-5) wanted and a definite distaste cial because God had appoint-
in my hometown of San Car- There was mutual respect and are so friendly and sincere We love to grumble about for authority in any form. ed him and the miraculous rod
los, (now a city), Pangasinan. regard for each other’s rights in their ways, I relented and the government, but there is Even in the early days, af- was God’s way of showing it to
Many of our tenants are mem- and responsibilities. entered for the first time in one thing worse than govern- ter their remarkable deliver- the people beyond doubt.
bers of the Iglesia Ni Cristo In a community of predom- my life an Iglesia Ni Cris- ment - having no government ance from slavery of Egypt, In our times, we still re-
(Church of Christ). I did not inantly Roman Catholics, to church in National City. at all. A state of anarchy has when one would have thought sent authority and much pre-
ask nor did they share their the Iglesias and the Protes- Then, last Friday evening existed from time to time in they would be ecstatic about di- fer the absence of restrictions.
beliefs with me. But I found tants are considered by big- (Oct. 22), my friends again many countries where law and vine leadership and direction, We fondly imagine that this
them to be humble, patient ots in the community as Sa- invited me to attend their order collapsed and fear, vio- they showed a constitution- leads to freedom and fullness of
and kind. There never was a tan’s children since they Grand Evangelical Mission at lence, carnage, and destruction al aversion to God’s leadership life. Granted, authority can be
problem in their relationship don’t pray the rosary, they the Scottish Rite Event Cen- took over. Although we may not through Moses and Aaron. abused, and oppression can re-
with my family or with the don’t pray to the saints and ter. It was a huge gathering like those in authority, we need The issue was of such mag- sult. But rightly understood and
community at large. they have no icons of saints of more than 600 people from them to keep the peace. nitude to God that he ex- appropriately applied, authority
My father, the late Judge in their churches. Their re- five local congregations — El There came a time in Isra- plained to Moses how to put is divinely delegated for man’s
Lauro P. Soriano, was one of ligious practices are differ- Cajon, National City. Chu- el’s history when there was such an end to their complaints good. Man may not like it - but
the first converts to Method- ent and there is not much la Vista, Mira Mesa and Vis- a breakdown in law and or- against me and prevent any God insists on it. We may think
ism, the only one from a large symbolism in our sanctu- ta. The choir was impressive. der that “the people did what- further deaths, It is important that doing what seems right in
clan of devout Roman Catho- ary, except for a small cross, The hymns were inspiring. ever seemed right in their own to note that the people’s com- our own eyes is the way to go.
lics. To him, religion was a way a bible and fresh flowers to eyes” (Judges 21:25). Those who plaints against Moses and Aar- Sadly, we don’t see it is the way
of life not a topic for discus- adorn the altar. See cudal on 18 resented being told what they on were, in God’s view, com- to go downhill - rapidly!
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alomar College, which tion, “stated Robert P. Deegan,
has one of the largest Palomar College Superinten- November 3
numbers of enrolled vet- dent/President. “This Center
erans of any higher education- opening is a long-time coming Celebrate Filipino Pride with 2009 CNN Hero,
al institution in California, cel- and we are excited to provide Efren Penaflorida
ebrated the opening of a new this much-needed space for our Dinner Musicale featuring Bernardo Bernardo, singer, actor, comedian
Veterans' Support Center on veteran students to better ac- extraordinaire to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00
the College’s San Marcos cam- cess specialized services and to p.m. at Jasmine Seafood Restaurant, 4609 Convoy Street, San Diego,
pus on Friday, Oct. 22. just have a designated place to CA 92111. There will also be a fundraiser for Children's Education Pro-
The event included speak- meet on campus.” gram. Donation is $35 per person. Call (619) 755-3930 for reservation.
ers, a ribbon-cutting ceremony For more information on November 6
Photo: Melinda Finn and refreshments. The Center, Palomar College Veterans Stu- Early San Diego Regional History Conference
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Palomar College Superintendent/President Robert P. Deegan. es a veteran student lounge www.palomar.edu/veterans/. Cultural and Historical Program Campus, 3939 Conde Street, San
Diego. CA 92110.
The event is brought to you by the Early San Diego Regional History
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Halloween
Whether fans of country or for the Philippines. the scores of organizations “We have lost many chances
not, this rousing Charlie Daniels “We have, after all, left be- supporting presidential can- to have representatives in the
tune will get folks burning up hind friends and relatives who didates in the Philippines do U.S. Congress,” Abelgas contin-
the floor and “Yee-hawing” from must get the right leadership to not alter even a bit the result ued, and other policy-making
its first drumbeats! Forget air- steer them through crises and of the presidential elections bodies in several states because
Y
a got the tricks. Ya got the an Academy Award in the ear- alone, we could thank Michael fore, have the right and the duty in the U.S. Congress, or making time we took care of our own
treats… Ya got the tunes? ly 80s… but, alas, lost to “I Just Jackson for sharing his musical to make sure that the right per- sure that the Filipino Veterans backyard?”
Sure, The Monster Called to Say I Love You” by genius with the world. Throw son is elected to the presidency Equity Bill gets the nod of the “Filipinos who do not have
Mash is a given, but what else Stevie Wonder. Tough break. those zombie hands up, and of our native country” he said, U.S. Congress, or further boost- common issues and causes to
is on your playlist for your Hal- 4. Little Shop of Horrors rock side to side on that dance adding, “The Philippines, after ing the campaign for Filipino po- unify them such as the Japa-
loween Bash? Here are my Top Alan Menken and Howard floor with this all-time favorite! all, is our native land, and just litical and economic empower- nese-Americans and other mi-
10 favorites that will keep your Ashman’s rock musical, “Lit- because we left it to seek green- ment in America,” he said. norities must be over more
party guests and trick or treat- tle Shop of Horrors,” is a pow- er pastures, doesn't mean we no Abelgas said he hoped that diligent in their effort to par-
ers jammin’ all ghoulish night erhouse of tunes, like its main longer care about its future.” these groups would use the ticipate in community activism
long! Mwahahahaha!!! theme, that are so danceable However, Abelgas laments same energy and enthusiasm lest they fade into powerless ob-
1. Grim Grinning Ghosts and charming, the duo’s Dis- the same level of enthusiasm to support Filipino-Americans scurity,” said Nestor Palugod
Disney’s Haunted Mansion ney masterpieces hold a can- Filipino-Americans show for lo- seeking public office in the Enriquez in an online essay en-
theme, also known as “The dle to them. cal, regional or national politics United States. titled “Filipino-American Politi-
Screaming Song,” starts off 5. Mean Green Mother in the U.S. — whether they run “It would be to the great in- cal Participation.”
creepy but develops into a tune from Outer Space for office or even vote. terest of both Filipinos here in But as former Hawaii Gov.
you can really twist to. The light Little Shop of Horrors is so “What saddens me is that America and Filipinos in the Benjamin Jerome “Ben” Cay-
beat juxtaposes the frightful good you knew at least one oth- we cannot gather the same en- Philippines if Filipino-Ameri- etano, the first Filipino-Amer-
lyrics so well that you can’t help er of its songs would show up on thusiasm and the same concern cans would look beyond their ican to serve as a state gover-
but want to dance with, not run here. Never has a blood-sucking to support Filipino-Americans home country and set their nor in the United States, noted:
from, the spooky spirits! plant ever been so rockin’ its al- Michael Jackson and the legendary who seek public office in vari- sights on electing Filipinos “Filipinos are real neophytes in
2. The Phantom of the Opera most endearing! dancers from "Thriller." ous cities in America; or to sup- to the highest levels of power American politics. Organiza-
Musical theater fans and 6. Addams Groove Have fun, but forget to be port other Filipino causes, such in America to serve both as a tion has never been one of our
those that only know the more In the golden age (read: the safe this weekend, my pampered as those of Filipino veterans, or voice of the hundreds of thou- strong suits.”
recent film (tsk, tsk) alike will 90s) of baggy pants, blinding friends! Let’s be able to remem-
enjoy doing their bad, er, best neon, and remakes of kooky ber Halloween 2010 fondly, not
opera impressions to the title classics, MC Hammer brought be haunted by any regrets. As
song of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s
masterpiece that made an old,
us an infectious song and dance
that were as catchy as the mov-
this is also my birthday week-
end, I want to take this opportu-
ninoy civilian government offices” —
all these caveats were uttered
awaited him. Warned that he
would either be imprisoned or
Continued from page 1
black and white horror movie’s ie that inspired them, “The Ad- nity to thank all of you who have barely four years before mar- killed, Aquino answered, “If
concept a phenomenon and Sar- dams Family.” emailed and posted such sweet er to then defense secretary tial law. Aquino was correct. it’s my fate to die by an assas-
ah Brightman a bona fide star. 7. The Time Warp greetings on Facebook. I’m your Ramón Magsaysay. Marcos declared martial law sin's bullet, so be it. But I can-
3. Ghostbusters Tim Curry and Susan Sa- fan! Special shout out to my sup- No stranger to politics, Aqui- on Sept. 21, 1972. Aquino was not be petrified by inaction, or
Who ya gonna call? Ghost- randon starred in the “so bad, portive buddies of “Team Cavite no became governor of Tarlac one of the first to be arrested fear of assassination...”
busters! Ray Parker, Jr. cap- it’s good” 1975 musical extrav- & Friends” and *Mystic Dance province in 1961 at age 29, then and imprisoned on trumped-up Aquino was indeed assassi-
tured the serious fun of the aganza brought from stage to San Diego! XOXO, *Francine, secretary-general of the Liberal charges of murder, illegal pos- nated on Aug. 21, 1983, shot
film by the same name. The screen, “The Rocky Horror Pic- The Pampered Pinay Party in 1966. In 1967 he made session of firearms and sub- in the head after returning to
song was so well-received, in ture Show.” This ups the ante Wanna keep in touch and join history by becoming the young- version. He would spend more the country.
fact, that is was nominated for so high as cult-classics are con- in on fun weekly chats with oth- est senator in the country's his- than seven years in prison. Aquino has been recog-
er Pampered Pinay fans? Sim- tory at age 34. He was the only After suffering a heart at- nized as the most prominent
ply check out www.Facebook. "survivor" of the Liberal Par- tack in 1980, Imelda Marcos of- and most dynamic opposition
com or www.Twitter.com, and ty who made it to the senate, fered Aquino exile in the United leader of his generation. While
search "Francine Maigue." where he was inevitably singled States, where he spent the next some may question the prom-
Crispy Pata, Sisig, Pancit, Seafood, those you love. Why? The an-
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year as senator, Aquino
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and the eventual restoration of
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lot measure that made the Asian neighborhoods flanked It is for this reason that the
"strong mayor" form of gov- by I-15 and I-5 — Mira Mesa, Asian and Pacific American
ernment permanent. Aside Rancho Penasquitos and Coalition in San Diego came
from creating more checks possibly Carmel Valley and into being. There is a great
and balances at city hall, UTC. These neighborhoods need to advocate for the forma-
political empowerment?
Proposition D required the are currently separated be- tion of a ninth district that re-
expansion of the eight cur- tween Districts 1 and 5, a de- spects our community’s inter-
rent council districts, adding plorable decision by the 2000 est. The best action one would
a new ninth district that will Redistricting Commission take is to advocate for Mira
be drawn up during the up- that has arguably disenfran- Mesa and Rancho Penasquitos
coming redistricting process. chised Asian voters. A broad to be together as one city coun-
By Aurora S. Cudal To clarify, APAC is a broad learns the importance of the The guidelines for drawing coalition of Asian commu- cil district, just as they are in
Filipino Press Contributing Writer coalition of Asians and Pacific Redistricting Commission.” this district are clear: gen- nity leaders proposed unit- one State Assembly District.
American organizations con- The Redistricting Commis- erally, district boundaries ing these neighborhoods un- In a related development,
O
nce every 10 years, the cerned with the Redistrict- sion for the City of San Di- must be contiguous, sepa- der one city council district CAPAFR convened a meet-
federal government ing Commission for the City of ego was recently organized rated by natural boundar- to the 2000 commission, but ing on Saturday, Oct. 23, to
counts how many peo- San Diego while CAPAFR is a with Anisha Dalal, a school ies and, most importantly, their efforts were ultimate- create public interest and
ple reside in the United States. statewide network of region- principal, as the commission they must preserve identifi- ly rejected. However, since awareness on the State Re-
This year, the Bureau of Census al coalitions trying to work chair. She is one of seven cit- able “communities of inter- 2001, Mira Mesa and Rancho districting Commission’s pro-
conducted an intensive Census together to develop State As- izen participants selected by est” and not dilute the voting Penasquitos have grown in cess. It was emphasized that
2010 campaign to ensure an ac- sembly and Senate maps that a panel of judges to serve on strength of protected class- not only population but also participating in redistrict-
curate count. The result of Cen- keep Asian and Pacific Island- the Redistricting Commis- es. Where to place it, howev- diversity. SANDAG's popu- ing will give our community a
sus 2010 is important for two er communities together. Al- sion. With new population er, is a different question. lation projections also show voice, which is critical to en-
reasons: distribution of feder- though working on separate data from the 2010 U.S. Cen- Based on growth and demo- that council districts 1 and suring that it has equal ac-
al funds at the local level and redistricting issues, the two sus canvass, they are expect- graphic trends, the most logi- 5 have ballooned in size and cess to the political process.
distribution of political power organizations depend upon ed to redraw district lines in cal place to create a ninth dis- have since become the larg- CAPAFR’s next meeting will
at all levels of government. Re- the results of Census 2010. a balanced and equitable way trict would be in the northern est among all eight districts. be in January 2011.
districting is based on the pop- In the redistricting process, in adherence with federal vot-
ulation data collected by the the census data is used to re- ing rights regulations.
decennial census. During redis- draw the lines and boundar- Vasquez cited the follow-
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the Asian and Pacific Ameri- state legislatures and the cade, with nearly all of the
can community. Some commu- House of Representatives. growth deriving exclusively
nity leaders believe that re- Vince Vasquez, senior poli- from ethnic minorities. Of the
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tories of a haunted San Di- the two communities, the can-
ego often surface as Hal- yons seem to attract the para-
loween approaches. The normal. Drivers and residents
Whaley House, Old Town, the have seen the ghost of a young
Hotel del Coronado, the U.S. girl wandering the area between
Grant Hotel and the USS Mid- Boundary Street and Common-
way are famous for the ghosts wealth Avenue. And bordering
that still allegedly wander these the canyon, lies a house that be-
locations. However, there are came a portal for spirits either
many other lesser known plac- lost or intent on distracting the
es that are known by locals for family living in the home. The
paranormal activity. family and their guests have
The community of Mira Mesa, seen eyes that weren’t theirs
though relatively new (created in
1969), is reported to have sever-
looking back at them from bath-
room mirrors. They’ve seen the Manny vs. Margarito on DIRECTV
al haunted sites. The neighbor- ghosts of soldiers, a boy who
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was thought to be ancient Amer- in early 1900s clothing. At one popular video service, will turn “Tijuana Tornado.” A veteran of
ican Indian grounds. When sev- point a hostile spirit entered the couches into ring-side seats for 14 world championship fights,
eral tracts were razed in the ear- daughter’s room and physically the highly anticipated boxing the hard-hitting Margarito is a
ly 1980s, builders found arrow tried to pull her out of bed. In- event, Pacquiao vs. Margarito, former three-time Welterweight
heads and other tools of daily liv- stead of being frightened, the on Nov. 13. World Champion.
ing. Residents of the those tracts mother — a devout Catholic, DIRECTV will offer boxing “Pacquiao has stopped some
experienced television and ra- took pity on the lost souls and fans the chance to experience of the best Mexican fighters
dio stations changing by them- prayed that they be guided to sweat-soaked history as Filipi- in the world, but he won't be
selves, hearing voices when no the “light.” For extra measure, no boxing superstar and world able to stop this Mexican,"
one was near and cabinet doors she made sure to always have sensation, Manny “Pac Man” said Margarito.
opened by the unseen. Holy Water on hand. Most dis- Pacquiao, fights for an unprec- HBO Pay-Per-View® will
Sadly, Mira Mesa has also appeared after prayer, but a edented eighth division world present "Manny Pacquiao vs. An-
been home to several violent few stubborn spirits decided to championship title at Cow- tonio Margarito", on Saturday,
crimes. It’s rumored that a house hang around. Eventually, the boys Stadium in Dallas. The ti- Nov. 13, live on Pay Per View.
located in the old Encore hous- family got used to the activity tle at stake is the World Boxing The event is available in jaw-
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the neighborhood, is haunted by normal occurrence. weight Championship. RECTV customers who receive
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experiencing paranormal activ- nity members that there were Gloria McFadzen. in the fiscal department, where • Live weigh-in on Friday, Filipino programming, right at
ity, such as seeing shadowy fig- continued sightings of a bodi- McFadzen had taken the she was assigned. Nov. 12. your fingertips.
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lights were on. They also felt conjuring of a witch while oth- as she had done almost every ing to communicate with her co- view Show. $24.99 and offers three of the
as if they were being constantly ers claimed it was the spirit of day for the past 15 years. Upon workers,” explains Tenchavez. • HBO’s Classic Boxing: most popular Filipino channels:
watched, yet when they looked a young girl from their commu- reaching her stop in front of the The employee ran to the oth- • Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel TFC, GMA Pinoy TV and MYX.
around, no one was there. Some nity who had recently commit- clinic, she felt ill and asked a er staff and found they were Cotto. • TFCDIRECT™ offers
have felt an overwhelming sense ted suicide. Staff listened to re- young man for help. not on the phone. No one could • Miguel Cotto vs. Antonio eight channels including TFC,
of fear in certain rooms of the ports, but believed the hysteria “She said, ‘help me, help me, explain the processed docu- Margarito. Kapamilya Channel and Cin-
house, but they could not ex- would eventually subside — un- help me,’ then lost conscious- ments (no one claimed to have On directv.com/boxing: ema One, among others, for
plain the cause. til they received a call from the ness on the shoulder of Cecelia completed it), the McFadzen’s • DIRECTV-exclusive fight only $25.99.
North Park and South Park San Diego Police Department. — one of our co-workers,” recalls extension calling others, the previews; interviews with Pac- • FILIPINODIRECT™,
have not only shared the well- They were getting numerous Amelia Tenchavez, a longtime unusually cold office (the air quiao and Margarito; and in- with the most varied and ro-
known tragedy of the 1978 crash calls about the ghost, as well. employee of Operation Samah- conditioning unit was checked) terviews with promoters and bust selection of Filipino chan-
of PSA Flight 182 — they also In one of the strangest partner- an. “We found out that she had and the noise of someone tin- trainers. nels currently available on the
shared ghosts. On Mississippi ship, UPAC and SDPD advised probably died while still holding kering around in the office Recently named “Fighter of market, is only $34.99 and of-
Street, near Morley Field, resi- community members to request onto Cecilia at our front office.” kitchen later that morning. the Decade” by the Boxing Writ- fers the latest local and global
dents reported seeing a young the help of Buddhist monks and McFadzen had indeed died “I don’t think she knew she ers Association of America, the news, Filipino hit movies, and
red-haired woman going from Catholic priests in order to ban- before paramedics could trans- was dead. She just kept coming fighting congressman from the showbiz happenings with DI-
house to house as if she lived ish the spirit and bless the area. port her to the hospital. The to work,” Tenchavez explains. Philippines will be battling, not RECTV’s exclusive offering of
there. Upon further investiga- It worked. No ghost was seen af- next morning, staffers reported “The activity kept happening. for pride, but — according to the 10 Filipino channels.
tion, they found the young wom- ter the blessing. unusually cold temperatures at So we asked Mr. San Juan, our “People’s Champ” himself — for New customers can call
an disappeared into thin air as National City also has its her desk, as well as documents CEO for help. He said to get the the “glory of the Philippines.” 1-866-772-3168 to order Filipi-
she reached the door. It’s ru- share of paranormal activity. that lay unprocessed the night place blessed to ease our mind.” Pacquiao is ranked the No. 1 no programming and be a part
mored that the same houses Operation Samahan Medical before (it was her job to process Operation Samahan staff fighter “pound-for-pound” by of the heart-pounding action for
had ghostly presence with items Clinic on Highland Avenue had them) now processed and laying and McFadzen’s family prayed ESPN.com and “The Ring.” this historical boxing event. Ex-
moving by themselves and pets several former dedicated staff next to her phone. A staff mem- for her to rest in peace. Soon In the other corner of the isting customers can call 1-800-
that seem to be interacting with members die and then return to ber picked up the documents after the prayers, the activi- ring, and bent on changing his- 378-3309 to order this highly an-
someone — or something — that work the next day. The most re- and noticed that McFadzen’s ex- ties stopped. tory himself, is Mexican Antonio ticipated match.
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* The Federation of American Immigration Reform (FAIR), which has been identified by
the civil rights law firm, Southern Poverty Law Center as a Hate Group, paid Brian Bilbray
$300,000 to lobby for them. Today he continues to work for them by promoting their anti-immigrant
legislation as the Chairman of the conservative Immigration Reform Caucus in Congress.
“‘P
ork’ in budget “It appears that the alloca- sum pork barrel from the The P1.645-trillion national
doubled,” head- utive promised a guaranteed by Gloria during her pres- tions for the PPPs are intend- DPWH budget. This is in addi- budget for 2011 — which Aqui-
lines a newspa- pork barrel of P50 million per idency, CCT provides cash ed ‘for the boys,’” Colmenares tion to her P70-million PDAF no calls “Reform Budget” — is
per. It says that on top of congressman from the [Public grants to the “poorest of the said. “As long as this provi- pork, the P50-million extra 6.8 percent higher than the
each of the 278 congressmen’s Works] lump sums to make us poor.” During the final year sion is not deleted in the pro- infrastructure pork, another 2010 budget of P1.540 trillion.
P70-million “pork barrel” shut up. With such gargantu- of Gloria’s regime, the CCT posed budget, these PPPs are P28 million on top of that, and The deficit for 2011 is estimat-
from the Priority Develop- an lump sum funds, there is allocation was only P10 bil- nothing but pork, pork and the P25-million windfall from ed to be P290 billion.
ment Assistance Fund, they no transparency and account- lion doled out to 700,000 poor more pork.” the Road User’s Tax. The question is: Could the
will each be given an extra ability in this budget.” families. Malacañang justi- The other two departments The “mystery” was solved budget have been trimmed
P75 million to be used for in- In addition to the presi- fied the sharp increase based that are getting P5-billion when Akbayan Rep. Walden down to eliminate some, if
frastructure projects in their dent’s questionable P500- on the estimated 2.3 million PPP allocation each are Sci- Bello revealed that Gloria not all, of the deficit? In my
districts. The extra pork bar- billion “pork barrel,” anoth- poor families. ence and Technology and Pub-
rel for each congressman con- er allocation that is being While nobody questioned lic Works and Highways.
sists of P50 million from the scrutinized is the Confiden- the purpose of CCT, the big- Pork Barrel for Big Landlords
budget of the Department of tial Funds of the Office of gest concern was its poten- Another controversial pork “The decision to provide additional pork
Public Work and Highways the President which was in- tial for massive corruption. barrel — called “agrarian re- barrel to the congressmen was seemingly
and another P25 million from creased to P1 billion, P200 In objecting to the increased form subsidy” — is the P4-
the Road User’s Tax. million more than Gloria’s CCT allocation, Gloria was billion allocation to the ad- made to placate a number of them who
The decision to provide ad- last budget for confidential c o n c e r n e d a b o u t t h e g o v - ministration’s ally, Akbayan threatened to block the passage of the
ditional pork barrel to the con- funds. Aquino also decid- e r n m e n t ’s “ l a c k o f r e a d i - party-list. Akbayan would
gressmen was seemingly made ed to keep his Intelligence ness.” Indeed, without an ef- dole out the money to big national budget on grounds of 'unequal
to placate a number of them Fund of P500 million, which fective control mechanism, it farmer groups like Hacienda
who threatened to block the he promised to eliminate would be so easy to lose track Luisita in Tarlac and the 11
budgetary allocations,' due mainly to former
passage of the national budget earlier to help lower govern- of the flow of money, a situ- huge estates in Negros Occi- president and now Rep. Gloria Macapagal
on grounds of “unequal bud- ment spending. ation that Gloria would have dental owned by Aquino’s un-
getary allocations,” due main- been aware of. cle, Eduardo “Danding” Co- Arroyo’s humongous DPWH 'pork barrel.'”
ly to former president and President’s pork barrel juangco Jr.
now Rep. Gloria Macapagal
Arroyo’s humongous DPWH
“The extra pork barrel Another questionable “pork But Akbayan insisted that
barrel” was the P15-billion al- the pork barrel was intended
“pork barrel.” for each congressman location inserted in various to “provide support to inf r a - used her influence when she opinion, yes, it could have
“Don’t ask, don’t tell” departments as Public-Pri- s t r u c t u r e s , a g r i c u l t u r a l was president to make sure been trimmed down or com-
However, Bayan Muna consists of P50 million vate Partnership Fund (PPP). support and credit to agrar- that her district would get pletely eliminated. The
Rep. Teddy Casiño comment- Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Col- ian reform communities, and a lot of projects funded by Aquino administration could
ed that the guaranteed P50-
from the budget of the menares commented: “These new farmer beneficiaries of “multilateral lending agen- have removed pork barrel al-
million pork barrel for each Department of Public huge amounts for such a the extended land reform cies” from Japan and South locations that weren’t need-
of the 278 congressmen was vague general item as ‘public- program.” However, peasant Korea. “What we discovered ed at this time. The country
“meant to make the lawmak- Work and Highways private partnerships’ is dan- leaders said that “only big is while she was president, needs to get back on its feet
ers shut up about the P500 gerous because it is a lump landlords and foreign agri- she [Arroyo] had contract- and recover from the havoc
billion in lump sum pork bar- and another P25 sum amount and we do not business groups engaged in ed with foreign aid agencies wreaked by the corrupt Ar-
rel of President Aquino.” He million from the Road know where this will go. As a production of export crops to be able to funnel over the royo government.
said that Malacañang re- general rule budgets should and who control and dictate next few years billions of pe- With pork-barrel spending
fused to disclose the line-item User’s Tax.” not have lump sum amounts the operations of ARCs will sos into the 2nd district of reaching record high num-
funding of Aquino’s P500 bil- as these are not only un- benefit.” They believed that Pampanga. Sinabi ni [Pub- bers in 2011, our elected offi-
lion worth of projects. He was transparent but also sources the P4-billion fund for Ak- lic Works Secretary Rogelio] cials would be pigging out on
quoted in the news as say- Dole-out for the of corruption.” bayan was in exchange for Singson kahapon, he’s help- barrels of pork for the entire
ing: “We have been demand- “poorest of the poor” Anakpawis Rep. Rafael Akbayan’s support of the less kasi his hands are tied, year while the “poorest of the
ing lists of projects to be fund- Another controversial Mariano piggybacked on Col- P21-billion funding for CCT. kasi these were committed by poor” are suffering from hun-
ed by these lump sums to no lump-sum allocation is the menares’ comment saying Mother of all pork foreign aid agencies like the ger and poverty.
avail. Instead of a clear and P21-billion budget for the that the Department of Agri- But the biggest recipient Japan International Cooper- That is not reform. That,
concrete line item presenta- C o n d i t i o n a l C a s h Tr a n s - culture has a P5-billion lump of pork barrel in Congress is ation Agency and the Korea sadly, is status quo of a cor-
tion of such projects, the exec- fer program. First started sum allocation for a PPP proj- no other than Gloria, who for Development and Coopera- rupt government.
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